FORMALITIES
1. ENTRY VISAS
Cyprus is a full member of the European Union and we strongly advise all participants originating from countries which are not members of the European Union, to verify well in advance whether they need a visa for entry into Cyprus. The visas must be obtained from a Cyprus Embassy or Consulate abroad prior to arrival. The federation CSSF will be ready to supply to the participants applying for a visa, any necessary documentation.
No Siegen visas are acceptable in Cyprus, unless they have been activated prior to the arrival in Cyprus.
Detailed information regarding visas and formalities for entry into Cyprus can be found in the website of the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs, www.mfa.gov.cy, at the 'Consular Information" and "Travel Information for Foreign Visitors" subsections.
Please click here to download the non nomiantive invitation letter.
2. SHOTGUN CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
Upon arrival at Larnaca or Paphos airports, shooters not holding an ‘European Firearms Certificate’ must present to customs (Red Channel) the completed official shotgun & ammunition form, in order to obtain a temporary shotgun import permit for the duration of their stay in Cyprus.
Shooters holding a ‘European Firearms Certificate’ should not fill in the official shotgun and ammunition form. They must present their Certificate at customs (Red Channel) and simply verify the serial numbers of their shotguns only.
The temporary shotgun import permits or the ‘European Firearms Certificates’ must be represented to customs at the special luggage office of the airport, at the time of departure after check-in.
IMPORTANT for all shooters (EU or non EU members)
The import of 12G Auto or Semi-Auto shotguns is prohibited in Cyprus.
Shooters, who intend to bring such shotguns for exclusive use at the competition, must contact the Cyprus Shooting Sport Federation at least one month before arrival in order to obtain a special shotgun import permit. The following documents must be submitted:
a) copy of passport;
b) copy of the ‘European Firearms Certificate’ (if any);
c) details of the shotgun (manufacturer, model and serial number);
d) a personal letter from the participant addressed to the Cyprus Police Authorities’ requesting the issue of a temporary shotgun import permit for participation at the competition;
e) a letter from the local club (or national federation) certifying the applicant’s membership with the club (or the federation) and his registration number.
3. AMMUNITION
The custom authorities will allow all participating shooters to import with them all the necessary ammunition that will be used for the competition. Local made and imported cartridges (VICTORY, OLYMPIA, RC, B&P, CLEVER, FIOCCHI and others) will be available for sale at the shooting range at approximately €6.00 - €10.00 per box of 25.
4. STORAGE OF GUNS AND AMMUNITIONS
Limited storage of guns and ammunition will be available at the range. The police authorities permit all visitors possessing a valid temporary import shotgun permit or a ‘European Shotgun certificate’, to store freely their weapons and ammunition in their hotel rooms, during their stay in Cyprus.
